cantilena — meaning in English

English meaning

• cant noun The specialized jargon of a particular trade, class, or group.
• shanty noun A small, roughly built hut or shack, often makeshift.
• singsong noun An informal gathering where people sing together, often casually.

Senses

cantilena is used for these senses in English:

• cant (uncountable) Whining speech, such as that used by beggars.
• shanty A song sailors sing, especially in rhythm to work, to help coordinate hauling (pulling) at the same time, or to set the pace for continuous activities.
• singsong A piece of verse with a simple, songlike rhythm.

cant — full definition

1. noun The specialized jargon of a particular trade, class, or group.
2. noun Insincere or hypocritical talk, especially moralizing speech.
3. noun A tilt, slope, or angled position.
4. verb To tilt or set something at an angle.

shanty — full definition

1. noun A small, roughly built hut or shack, often makeshift.
2. noun A rhythmic work song traditionally sung by sailors to keep time while doing physical labour on a ship.

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